John BatesorMarlin Klein?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start John Bates
This one is close: John Bates projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Marlin Klein, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean John Bates, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Seattle Seahawks have allowed 11% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The Indianapolis Colts have allowed 20% more fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | John BatesTE, WAS, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Marlin KleinTE, HOU, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| PPR projection | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Standard projection | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Rank this week | TE56 | TE58 |
| Matchup | vs SEA | at IND |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Last season per game | 2.2 | — |
| Snap share, last game | 49% | 11% |
| Trade value | — | — |